Lead vocalist of Boom Crash Opera Dale Ryder joined Gary Hrdgrave to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary.

The band is set to play all their hits and "hits and misses" at the Koala Tavern in Capalaba.

Lead vocalist of Boom Crash Opera Dale Ryder joined Gary Hrdgrave to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary.
The band is set to play all their hits and "hits and misses"&nbsp;at the Koala Tavern in Capalaba.

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Boom Crash Opera celebrates 40 years of rock and roll

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The mural is signed, the "Ed-ale" is flowing, and Mayor Teresa Harding couldn't be prouder of how Ipswich rallied to lure a global superstar to town. 

 

The mural is signed, the "Ed-ale" is flowing, and Mayor Teresa Harding couldn't be prouder of how Ipswich rallied to lure a global superstar to town. 
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Mayor Teresa Harding and Gary celebrate Ipswich’s star-studded victory

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After nearly a year of gingerbread biscuits, community choirs, and relentless "Ed Watch," the impossible just happened: Ed Sheeran officially touched down in Ipswich to sign his mural at the Hotel Commonwealth. 

Hear the moment of pure victory as we celebrate the massive community spirit that proved if you channel enough positivity, even global superstars can't stay away.

After nearly a year of gingerbread biscuits, community choirs, and relentless "Ed Watch," the impossible just happened: Ed Sheeran officially touched down in Ipswich to sign his mural at the Hotel Commonwealth. 
Hear the moment of pure victory as we celebrate the massive community spirit that proved if you channel enough positivity, even global superstars can't stay away.

How a 9-month community campaign brought Ed Sheeran to Ipswich!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/8c3d796d-e6f7-457a-9393-b3f70078ce8c/transcript

Boom Crash Opera celebrates 40 years of rock and roll

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